Hazardous Materials Shipping Specialist
Belmont
Hazardous Materials Shipping Specialist
Full Time • Belmont
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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
About the Role:
LTS Research Laboratories Inc is looking for a detail-oriented and safety-focused Hazardous Materials Shipping Specialist to join our team in Belmont, NC. This is a critical role where your expertise in hazmat compliance and logistics will help ensure the safe and efficient movement of specialized materials.
Responsibilities:
· Prepare and process hazardous materials shipments in compliance with DOT and IATA, and IMDG regulations
· Classify, label, mark, and package hazardous materials according to applicable federal and international standards
· Complete and maintain accurate shipping documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and hazmat declarations
· Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant shipments
· Conduct routine audits of shipping procedures and materials to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
· Maintain hazmat training records and assist in training staff on proper handling and shipping procedures
· Monitor and respond to changes in hazardous materials shipping regulations and update internal processes accordingly
Requirements:
· Experience in hazardous materials shipping, logistics, or a related compliance role
· Working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and/or IMDG Code
· IATA Dangerous Goods or DOT Hazmat certification preferred
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
· Proficiency in shipping software and Microsoft Office Suite
· Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
· Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments
About Us:
LTS Research Laboratories Inc is a trusted provider of high-purity research materials and specialty chemicals, serving scientific and industrial communities with precision and reliability. Our customers count on us for consistent quality and expert handling of even the most complex materials. At LTS, employees enjoy a collaborative, safety-first culture where expertise is valued and professional growth is encouraged.
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
ABOUT LTS RESEARCH LABS
Established in 1989 and based in New York, LTS has been pushing boundaries in the development and implementation of high-purity optical coating materials since its inception.
We produce high purity and high performance materials for the optics and fiberoptics, electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical, defense, crystal growth, and fuel cell industries, and are constantly developing new products and applications for our clients. We pride ourselves on our superb materials quality: whether it’s a standard formulation or researching and developing new chemicals and compounds, we work to provide you with products unparalleled in their respective industries.
Our research and development team comprises experts in chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, vacuum engineering, and high-caliber machining. Our production process is vertically integrated from raw materials procurement to the final finishing process, giving us precise control in creating materials to exact specifications.
TEAM
LTS Research Labs is comprised of four groups of personnel and produces its chemicals in three different facilities worldwide.
Our research scientists, engineers, and chemists are dedicated to the production of high purity compounds. They are continuously developing new materials with input from our customers and ensure that current materials - general chemicals, electronics and optics materials, and military chemicals - are produced to the highest standards.
Our team of shipping and compliance staff ensure our customers are satisfied. They handle shipments across the globe, interface with the customer, and conduct quality control measurements of the products.
We also have chemists and engineers engaged in an environmental analysis laboratory with wet chemistry and analytical materials characterization services such as GDMS, ICP, XRD.
Finally, the sputtering group consists of mechanical, electrical, thin film, and production engineers who design and build custom deposition systems, closely interpreting and following customer's specifications.
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